Welcome to Flandreau Indian School
Flandreau Indian School is a tuition-free boarding high school where Native students pursue academic excellence while staying connected to who they are.
A college-prep curriculum with personalized support, small class sizes, and access to dual-credit coursework.
Native language, traditions, and ceremony woven into daily life — not an add-on, but a foundation.
A boarding community where students build friendships and mentors that last well beyond graduation.
FIS is fully funded by the Bureau of Indian Education. There is no cost for tuition, room, or board. Apply in minutes — our admissions team walks you through every step.
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FIS gave me a foundation in both academics and identity that I still carry every day.
I came in shy and left with a community that feels like family.
The cultural programs at FIS taught me to be proud of who I am.
Applications for the upcoming school year are being accepted.
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